paper estucat

English translation: coated stock

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Catalan term or phrase:paper estucat
English translation:coated stock
Entered by: Heathcliff

16:08 Jul 20, 2002
Catalan to English translations [PRO]
Printing & Publishing / printing
Catalan term or phrase: paper estucat
.... 8 planes de color amb PAPER ESTUCAT amb tintes de secatge ràpid....

this was the last one many thanks!!!
patrick32
coated stock
Explanation:
That is, paper with a surface varnish, usually made of clay (hence the synonymous term "clay-coat").

Inks tend to dry more slowly on this slick-surfaced paper, hence the advantage of using quick-drying inks, especially if as many as 8 color levels are involved.

Cheers,
HC (who used to buy professional printing services for a graphics company in San Francisco)
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Heathcliff
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Summary of answers provided
5coated stock
Heathcliff
4stock
swisstell
4Chalk-surfaced paper
Sheila Hardie


  

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stock


Explanation:
stock paper / stock quality
a common expression for ordinary paper
quality (run-of-the-mill)

swisstell
Italy
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Native speaker of: German
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Chalk-surfaced paper


Explanation:
Hi Patrick,

I think they mean chalk-surfaced paper here.

HTH


Sheila


    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?q=paper+estucado++chalk&btnG=B%...
Sheila Hardie
Spain
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coated stock


Explanation:
That is, paper with a surface varnish, usually made of clay (hence the synonymous term "clay-coat").

Inks tend to dry more slowly on this slick-surfaced paper, hence the advantage of using quick-drying inks, especially if as many as 8 color levels are involved.

Cheers,
HC (who used to buy professional printing services for a graphics company in San Francisco)

Heathcliff
United States
Local time: 01:25
Native speaker of: English
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